Orlando Pirates’ quest to defend the Betway Premiership title will kick off in front of the Ghost. The marathon – which is the league- starts in familiar surroundings for the Buccaneers, after the Premier Soccer League released the fixture list for the 2026/27 season on Thursday. Bucs will christen their title defence, hosting Betway Premiership…
Shabeer Jhetam South Africa’s transition to a circular economy is no longer simply an environmental conversation. It is increasingly becoming an economic one. As the country grapples with rising unemployment, resource constraints and growing pressure on landfill capacity, the question is no longer whether we should recycle more, but how we can redesign our economy…
The City of Johannesburg continued its integrated law enforcement operations in Region E on Thursday, targeting non-compliant properties, illegal utility connections and immigration-related offences in Bramley, Edenburg and Bryanston. During the operation, officials inspected 10 properties in Bramley, where City Power disconnected illegal electricity connections. Nine undocumented foreign nationals were apprehended and will be processed…
BERLIN, GERMANY: South Africa’s wheelchair tennis star AlwandeSikhosana (25) has officially landed in Berlin, Germany, where he beginsa crucial four-tournament European campaign that could see him breakinto the world’s top 14 male wheelchair tennis players and securequalification for the prestigious World Grand Slams.His European tour starts on Wednesday in Berlin, before continuing tothe Swiss Open,…
Flashscore has been ranked the fastest sports results platform by UK fans, according to new research into how audiences consume live sport. In the UK, a survey of 2,000 sports fans found that 46% identified Flashscore as the quickest platform, highlighting the critical importance of real-time data delivery for modern audiences. This trend is mirrored in Italy,…
With Artificial Intelligence (AI) reshaping crisis communications and social media outpacing traditional newsrooms, the 2026 Social Media Summit for Government signals a turning point – and Minister Malatsi’s keynote will set the tone. As South Africa confronts deepening fractures in public trust, AI-driven disruption and the accelerating pace of digital communication, Decode., a pan-African reputation advisory…
1. The past has a way of catching up with you Tariq (Elton Landrew) experiences a life-changing moment when he learns that his estranged daughter has died in a tragic car accident. She leaves behind her seven-year-old daughter, Katinka (Alexis Newman). What begins as devastating news also presents an unexpected opportunity for reconciliation. Suddenly, Tariq…
GirlCode returns with its annual Hackathon, continuing its mission to advance young women in coding, FinTech, and artificial intelligence (AI). Now in its 12th year, this flagship initiative has evolved from a coding competition into a Pan-African platform for skills development, innovation, and career pathways in technology. In partnership with key sponsors, including Absa Group, Truecaller,…
Relebohile Mofokeng of South Africa during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between South Africa and South Korea at the Monterrey Stadium, Mexico on 24 June 2026 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix Engen congratulates the Engen Knockout Challenge graduate Relebohile Mofokeng on his transfer to Belgian club, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. The move is another powerful reminder of why the…
Recent trade developments, including expanded market access and the removal of tariffs on South African exports to China, are expected to create new opportunities for Rooibos producers and exporters. At the same time, they bring renewed focus to protecting one of the industry’s most valuable assets – the right to call a product “Rooibos”. A…
